Dec 18, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Jean E. Huntington, 95, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.

Jean was born May 8, 1926, in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of Pete and Marie Leicks McNeeley; and she was adopted and raised by Frank and Nancy Kovacs after the death of her mother at age two.

Jean was a graduate of South High...

Dec 17, 2021

STRUTHERS - Anthony F. Frattaroli, 82, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2021.

He was born on June 15, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of Cesidio and Marietta D'Eramo Frattaroli.

Anthony was a 1957 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and received his bachelor’s degree in business from Youngstown College. Anthony began working in the grocery store...

Dec 16, 2021

GIRARD - John Thomas Andrews III, 66, passed away unexpectedly this December at home.

John was born June 15, 1955, in Massillon, the son of the late Jean Reardon Andrews and late John Thomas Andrews Jr.

He was a graduate of St. Rose and Girard High School, and attended both Ohio State and Youngstown State....

Dec 15, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Earl D. Burnside III, 78, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 15, 2021, at Austintown Healthcare Center.

He was born March 18, 1943, in Rockford, Ill., a son of the late Earl and Rita Burke Burnside II.

Earl graduated from Chaney High School. He was employed by Amoco as a mechanic and then became...

Dec 15, 2021

POLAND -  James (Jim) Roland Turner, 63, passed away unexpectedly after battling a short illness at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA. on December 15, 2021.

Jim was born on Dec. 2, 1958, in Seaford, DE.  He graduated from Seaford High in 1977 where he then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps...

Dec 14, 2021

GIRARD — Margaret “Peggy” Tompkins, 88, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021.

Peggy was born on a gorgeous autumn day, Oct. 17, 1933, in Youngstown. She was the first born of Atty. Joseph and Betty Johnson Modarelli.

Peggy was a graduate of Liberty High School and later graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., where...

Dec 13, 2021

POLAND — Michael Bryan Stebelton, 65, died unexpectedly at his home Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.

Michael was born Sept. 26, 1956, in Youngstown, the son of Paul and Dolores Bryan Stebelton.

He worked as an area pharmacist for over 30 years.

Michael was an avid sports fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and...

Dec 12, 2021

STOW — Alice B. Citano, 81, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Alice was born July 19, 1940, in Youngstown, the daughter of Anthony and Gertrude Roberts Zebrowski.

She was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and earned a master of science degree in education from Youngstown State University.

Dec 11, 2021

HUBBARD — “Our precious mother, Lorraine M. Propri, 65, sadly lost her life Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, due to severe complications from COVID-19, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

Lorraine was born Sept. 16, 1956, in Youngstown, to the late Lawrence and Rose (Argiro) Propri. Our beloved mother was a selfless, kind and giving person with a heart...

Dec 10, 2021

LOWELLVILLE - Kimberley J. Heidel, 61, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. She was born May 12, 1960, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late Herold and Jackie Hammon Heidel. Kimberley was a 1978 graduate of Struthers High School. She loved her dog, Zoe, was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and...

Dec 10, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Neil D. Frasca, 79, of Youngstown, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, peacefully with his family at his side.

He was born Oct. 17, 1942, a son of the late A. Dan Frasca and Lucy Nigro Frasca. Neil was a 1960 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and a 1965 graduate of Ohio Northern University,...

Dec 9, 2021

Youngstown - Eugene Neel, 93, passed away Thursday evening, December 9, at Windsor House of Canfield. He was born September 21, 1928 in Greenville, PA the only son of the late Eugene Francis Neel and Julia Alice Clifford and stepson to the late, Parry Hicks Mould.

Eugene was a graduate of Girard High School where he played...

Dec 7, 2021

BOARDMAN - Andrew Waback Jr., 82, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, Dec. 7, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. Andrew was born Oct. 9, 1939, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Mary Dussek Waback Sr. He was a graduate of Chaney High School and a veteran of the United States Army. Andrew began working at Lordstown General Motors...

Dec 6, 2021

AUSTINTOWN - Judith M Hanek, 84, passed away early Monday December 6, 2021 at Briarfield at Ashley Circle. She was born July 27, 1937 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Alexander "Sam" and Josephine (Martino) Cicatiello. Judy was a 1955 graduate of Chaney High School. She retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital as a telephone operator/supervisor. Judy was a...

Dec 6, 2021

GARRETTSVILLE - Richard C. Culp Sr., 90, finished his last race and entered the presence of the Lord surrounded by his family early Monday December 6, 2021 at his home. He was born June 22, 1931 in Leavittsburg, a son of the late Fred A. and Evelyn M. (Goldner) Culp. Richard was a graduate of Leavittsburg High School. He...

Dec 6, 2021

NORTH LIMA — Grace Wardle, 101, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, surrounded by her four loving sons.

A lifelong resident of Youngstown, Grace was born July 16, 1920, to the late Mark H. and Mary V. Anzivino Andio. She waited four years for the love of her life, John Wardle, to return from World War...

Dec 5, 2021

CANFIELD — Jeanette DeCapua Klukan, 68, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, peacefully, with her family by her side.

Born June 5, 1953, in Youngstown, to James and Theresa Martinko DeCapua, Jen / Jenny, as she was called, graduated from Ursuline High School in 1971. She went on to obtain her nursing degree from St. Elizabeth School...

Dec 4, 2021

NEW MIDDLETOWN- Paul T. Simone Jr. , 61, of New Middletown, OH passed away Saturday evening December 4, 2021 at his home. He was born April 8, 1960 in Youngstown, a son of Paul T. and Shirley (Millhorn) Simone Sr. Over the course of a more than 45 year career, Paul was responsible for the design and construction of...

Dec 4, 2021

YOUNGSTOWN — Margaret Ellen “Sally” Moran, 84, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 4, 2021, at Victoria House.

She was born Jan. 4, 1937, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Edward Francis and Margaret Ellen McGuire McCarragher.

Sally was a 1955 graduate of Ursuline High School. She was a member of St. Christine Church and...

Dec 2, 2021

POLAND - Joseph P. Strines, 77, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Medical Hospital, Youngstown.

Joseph was born March 25,1944, in Youngstown, the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Zack) Strines.

He graduated in 1962 from Ursuline High School and received his Bachelors degree from YSU.  Joseph had been a regional manager...